February 27, 2021
Farmers say poor rural connectivity is leaving them behind
Over 4 in 10 farmers still do not have adequately fast or reliable broadband, preventing them from running modern day farming businesses
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February 25, 2021
Poll shows fewer farmers routinely giving antibiotics to newborn lambs
Sheep specialist, Dr Fiona Lovatt, assured farmers that with good management most lambs should be at low risk of watery mouth & other diseases
February 24, 2021
McDonald’s UK and The Prince’s Countryside Fund invite farmers to get Ready for Change
McDonald’s UK and PCF are inviting dairy and livestock farmers in England to attend their latest webinar on ‘Agricultural Transition – getting ready for change’
February 24, 2021
Survey launches to assess shocking impact of sheep worrying by dogs
National Sheep Association (NSA) launches survey to gain further insight on the shocking impact of sheep worrying by dogs
February 23, 2021
Government ‘must commit to improving welfare of animals at slaughter’, say vets
“It’s clear there is room for improvement... [and] we’re concerned that the publication of the review did not include a commitment to action”
February 11, 2021
Smallholding for Beginners part 4: identifying (tagging) your sheep and goats
Debbie Kingsley outlines the rules and regulations for smallholding – this month identifying your sheep or goats
January 26, 2021
Smallholding for beginners part 3: Which skills do I need to be successful>
What sort of skills do I need to be a smallholder or become self-sufficient? Debbie Kingsley outlines essential skills for smallholders in part 3 of her series for beginners
January 26, 2021
Introducing tree leaves to sheeps’ diet cut greenhouse gases, study suggests
The results provide an exciting indication that feeding willow leaves to ruminants may contribute to targets for both climate change & air quality
January 25, 2021
Land managers play a “crucial role” in UK songbird survival; help to prove it!
“Farmers, land managers and gamekeepers play a crucial role in the survival of the UK’s farmland birds,” says Dr Roger Draycott; the Big Farmland Bird Count is a chance to record the positive results!
January 4, 2021
WIN a spectacular outfit from Toggi’s Outdoor collection
We have teamed up with outdoor clothing/footwear brand Toggi to give Country Smallholding readers the chance to win an entire outfit.
December 18, 2020
BPCA calls for rodent control as part of Avian flu measures
The British Pest Control Association is calling for greater rodent control measures to prevent spread of bird flu
